Beltman fatality at Mine No 4 (Noseman Branch Mining Inc), WV, December 21, 1995

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On December 21, 1995, a beltman was fatally injured in a fall of face/rib/pillar/side/highwall accident at Mine No 4 (Noseman Branch Mining Inc), WV.

Mine No 4 · Underground · Coal

Operator: Noseman Branch Mining Inc (Dennis G Cook)

Wyoming County, WV

Classification FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

HIGHWALL ROLLED OFF ON CANOPY CRUSHING VICTIM.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Handling Supplies Or Material
Subunit / location: SURFACE AT UNDERGROUND
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 14 years
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Experience in this job: 1 year
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219960090034 · Mine ID 4608200 Trainer view →